Estimator

Responsibilities

• Review project plans, requirements and specifications.
• Have demonstrated leadership abilities to coordinate a team of estimators to develop a large multidisciplinary estimate.
• Determine labor and equipment costs.
• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing.
• Review and understand all bid documents and assess project risks.
• Understand project logistics and project schedule.
• Prepare bid packages. Compare and analyze competitive subcontractor and supplier bids.
• Review quotes and estimates with the Project Management Team.
• Prepare estimates at different levels of completion (conceptual, Schematic, DD, CD, etc.).
• Assist with certain post-bid buyouts.
• Comprehends contract requirements for diversity compliance.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience or College Degree with 3 years of experience.
• Experience estimating projects over $30M.
• Understanding of all applicable estimating software.
• Extensive knowledge of construction costs and engineering principles.
• Well organized, flexible, detail oriented and have the ability to multi-task.
• Prioritize work load and consistently meet deadlines while constantly changing tasks and demands.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Excellent written and oral communicator.